Regional Payroll Expert (Finance)

TL;DR

Regional Payroll Expert (Finance): Managing end-to-end payroll execution for entities in the UK, France, Italy, and Portugal with an accent on high-compliance markets and vendor management. Focus on aligning regional workflows with global standards and resolving complex legislative payroll discrepancies.

Location: Hybrid in Paris, France

Company

Europe’s leading online platform for the automotive aftermarket, specializing in a digital-first e-commerce approach across 27 countries.

What you will do

• Execute and validate end-to-end payroll cycles for the UK, France, Italy, and Portugal.
• Monitor regional legislative changes to ensure full compliance with local tax, social security, and labor laws.
• Manage relationships with local payroll providers, ensuring SLAs, KPIs, and data quality standards are met.
• Align regional payroll workflows with Global Payroll Hub standards and drive automation projects.
• Serve as the Tier 2 escalation point for complex payroll inquiries from employees and authorities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with People, Finance, Tax, Legal, and Treasury teams.

Requirements

• Must be based in Paris to support the hybrid work model.
• 3+ years of experience in multi-national payroll.
• Proven expertise in Portugal payroll (mandatory) and/or France, UK, or Italy.
• English: C1 (Fluent) proficiency required.
• Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP) and local payroll providers.
• Ability to navigate complex Southern European labor laws and collective bargaining agreements.

Nice to have

• Strong proficiency in French, Italian, or Portuguese for communicating with local authorities.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and stable employment in a fast-growing international environment.
• 25 vacation days annually plus an additional day off for your birthday.
• Comprehensive healthcare through the Fidelidade Healthcare Plan.
• Mental wellbeing support via the OpenUp platform.
• Corporate discounts on car parts and exclusive retail offers via 'Benefits at Work'.
• Free English and German language classes available after the probation period.